^Lot 1005 EARLY HAENEL FULLY TRANSFERABLE MP40 SUBMACHINE

GUN. Cal. 9mm. S# 2744. Bbl. 9 7/8". Standard MP40 sights. Resting bar is numbered "2205-1" likely a drawing number on underside & bolt parts are mismatched but other visible parts are matching. Early Haenel made example with "fxo 41" code on rear. Iconic WW2 German SMG. NFA registry lists mfr. as "GERMANY". Blued finish. Folding stock. Bakelite lower & pistol panels. Leather sling present. MAGS: 1-32 rd. marked "MP.38U.4C" on left side. CONDITION: furniture shows some dings, scuffs & handling marks. Metal retains 20% original with fading to brown, scattered oxidation heavier on the grip & trigger guard area & some dings on charging handle. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Chamber face shows evidence of removed welding material indicating a rewat. Very good bright bore with strong rifling. PROVENANCE: Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost, Hooksett NH. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. (03-2119/MJC). CURIO, CLASS III. $25,000-35,000.